Buying art at brg*

*and why it’s easier than you might think

Since the mid-1960s, Baton Rouge Gallery – center for contemporary art (“BRG”) has been proud to be among the go-to venues for original art in Louisiana’s capital city. We believe in supporting living artists and giving them the opportunity to connect with collectors, businesses, and those who might be buying art for the first time. Doing so makes it possible for artists to call our area home and evidence shows artists make any city a better, more vibrant place for everyone. BRG views it as part of its mission to work with both artists and those who value their work to make the process of adding pieces to a home or collection as enjoyable and hassle-free as possible.

Six Reasons to BUY BRG

1. artworks AVAILABLE from an evolving lineup of artists

The roster of artists at BRG continues to grow and evolve each year. What started as the brainchild of eight artists in search of a venue to share their work has grown to include 70 artist members exploring countless subjects and employing a wide array of media. While overwhelmingly located in the Greater Baton Rouge area, our artist membership also includes artists from elsewhere in the state and throughout our region (as well as a small few who have relocated but maintain ties to our community).
Get to Know BRG’s Artist Members

2. You can see any one of hundreds of pieces in your home, on your wall, FREE OF CHARGE, right now!

BRG has partnered with ArtPlacer (a free app available via the Apple Store or Google Play) to take the guesswork out of selecting the perfect piece for any room. With just a smartphone or tablet, you can use augmented reality to see - true to scale - any one of hundreds of works from your favorite BRG Artist Members in your home or office right now. Or, if you’re using a desktop device, with just a few simple steps, you can create a mockup of what your space would look like with new art. (Or email us a photo of your space and we’ll create the mockup for you at no cost.)

Once you’ve downloaded the free app, you can visit the page of any one of 70 BRG Artist Members and test out available works in your space. Every work will be presented to scale to give you an accurate sense of how introducing a new work from your favorite artist will bring your space to life!
Learn more about visualizing art in your space with augmented reality

3. Enjoy reduced sales tax as part of Louisiana’s Cultural Districts Program

BRG is proud to be a part of The Perkins Road Arts District, as part of The Louisiana Cultural Districts Program. This initiative of the state’s Office of Cultural Development aims to spark community revitalization based on cultural activity through tax incentives, technical assistance, and resources. As a member of a cultural district, all purchases of original art at BRG are exempt from local sales tax, meaning you will only be charged 4.45% sales tax instead of the standard 10% you might encounter elsewhere. This program is a valuable tool for economic growth and creative placemaking, having helped build support for artists and the cultural economy of our state since 2008.

4. interest-free Payment plans make it easy for anyone to start collecting original art

Collecting original art is just more fun when everyone can participate. To make adding the work of professional and often local artists more accessible, BRG now offers interest-free payment plans. With a 25% down payment, anyone can claim their favorite new piece and complete the purchase with convenient periodic payments. The process is simple and the joy of adding a one-of-a-kind piece to your home or office simply can’t be beat.
Learn more about BRG payment plans

5. free 22.5 HOME delivery

This one’s simple. If you live within 22.5 miles of BRG, we will coordinate a contactless delivery at your convenience and at no cost to you. No need to worry about whether a piece will fit in your vehicle or anything of the sort. Let us make sure the newest addition to your collection reaches you in a timely and safe manner. All you have to do is decide where to hang it!

6. purchasing at brg supports the artist and the arts in your community

As a nonprofit organization since 1966, BRG has been a driving force in the arts in Louisiana’s capital city for more than five decades. It has always been a place dedicated to supporting artists as well as serving visitors and collectors. Did you know that when a work of art sells at BRG, the artist gets a higher percentage of the sale than they would at most commercial galleries? Plus, every dollar BRG makes from the purchase is immediately reinvested in the presentation of quality exhibitions and cultural programming that is open to everyone, nearly always free of charge. Thus, your purchase at BRG doesn’t just support one artist, but an entire community!